09. Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Before and After Physical Exercise in Obese and Non-Obese Children

Pediatric obesity is an important health problem
and represents an uncontrolled worldwide
epidemic. There is an increasing prevalence
of pediatric and adolescent obesity in Europe,
USA, and even in less developed countries. 1 The
prevalence of childhood obesity is estimated to be
25 to 30 percent, and since 1981, it has increased by
54% in children aged 6 to 11 years. Medical record
data of Medical School, University ofIndonesia, Cipto
Mangunkusumo Hospital, showed that there were
100 new cases of obesity in the Pediatric Department
during the period from 1995 - 2000.2
Obesity imposes additional stress on ventilation
during exercise and even results in pulmonary
function impairment. In fact, physical activities are
more strenuous for obese children than their healthy
non-obese peers. They become breathless more easily
during graded exercise.3 Pulmonary function tests
have long been recognized as an important medium for............

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09. Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Before and After Physical Exercise in Obese and Non-Obese Children